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January programs listed at Norristown Public Library
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (503+ words) NORRISTOWN " Programming was anounced at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1700 Markley St., for January. Program space is available on a first-come, first-served basis for groups of five or more, please call ahead. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an…...
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (167+ words) The worker at the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular" at the Disney's Hollywood Studios park was knocked to the ground by the 400-pound prop boulder after it moved off its track on Tuesday and started rolling toward audience members. Another…...
Montgomery County grants Elmwood Park Zoo space on Norristown Farm Park land
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (491+ words) NORRISTOWN " The Elmwood Park Zoo will continue its expansion efforts after Montgomery County officials executed a lease that acquired acreage on the Norristown Farm Park grounds. "We are going to leave 99.9 percent of the building, as is," said Elmwood Park…...
America’s semiquincentennial to shine light on Montgomery County history
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (486+ words) NORRISTOWN " The spotlight will be on Montgomery County next year as part of the nation's semiquincentennial, and the significance couldn't be understated, as one historian observed. Historical Society of Montgomery County Executive Director David Young underscored the importance of the…...
‘Phoenix Wheel’ built in Phoenixville returns home this spring
2+ week, 3+ day ago (566+ words) PHOENIXVILLE " The 132-year-old Phoenix Wheel delighted thousands of visitors to Asbury Park, the crown jewel of the Jersey Shore, for nearly a century from 1895 to 1988. Next spring, the vintage amusement wheel will proudly rise again, as a 78-foot-high, 68-foot-wide permanent…...
Anthony Geary, who played Luke on ‘General Hospital,’ has died
2+ week, 4+ day ago (214+ words) Anthony Geary, an eight-time Daytime Emmy winner for playing Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," died due to complications from a medical procedure. He was 78. His husband, Claudio Gama, confirmed the news to TV Insider, saying, "It…...
Manayunk’s historic Grape Street reawakens with The Grape
3+ week, 4+ day ago (356+ words) Submitted by Mose Richards MANAYUNK " 105 Grape Street will no longer be dark on New Year's Eve, 2025; the historic bi-level venue is reopening under new management, with old ways. The next iteration of the once-renowned Grape Street Pub will go by…...
Weekend events roundup: Holiday season activities are in full swing [Updated]
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1244+ words) This story was updated Nov. 28 to correct that the Rock Orchestra by Candlelight will perform Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading." This story was updated Nov. 26 to reflect the cancellation of Sing Messiah that was scheduled…...
Keystone Villa at Douglassville to hold holiday concert series
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (112+ words) Celebrate the season with Keystone Villa at Douglassville " Independent Living, 1180 Ben Franklin Highway East, Amity Township, and enjoy festive performances that are sure to fill you with holiday cheer. The concerts are free and will be held in the Independent…...
Spot of T: Let memory bubbles take you away to good times
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (542+ words) Memories are funny things. They can pop up when you least expect it, evoking strong feelings, either good, bad or indifferent. It is very interesting how many things can spark memories: a scent, a person's face, a phrase, a glimpse…...